{"id":50040,"date":"2026-03-05T09:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncqa.org\/?p=50040"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:21:29","slug":"ncqa-seeks-public-comment-on-accreditation-and-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncqa.org\/blog\/ncqa-seeks-public-comment-on-accreditation-and-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"NCQA Seeks Public Comment on a New Accreditation for Wellness and Condition Management and Updates to PCMH Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCQA seeks feedback on a new Accreditation for Wellness and Condition Management and updates to the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition program. Reviewers can submit comments to NCQA in writing via the Public Comment website by 11:59 p.m. (ET), Friday, April 17.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for a webinar<\/a> on March 18 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to learn more about the proposed changes.<\/p>\n

About NCQA\u2019s Public Comment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

NCQA releases program updates for public comment to generate thoughtful feedback and suggestions from interested parties. Many comments result in updates to our standards and policies, helping to strengthen them for all stakeholders. NCQA asks respondents to evaluate whether the proposed requirements are feasible as written and clearly articulated, and to identify areas that may need clarification.<\/p>\n

Summary of Proposed Changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below is a summary of the proposed changes to NCQA\u2019s programs and standards. You can review the full details on NCQA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Accreditation Program for Wellness and Condition Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n

NCQA is launching a new Accreditation program\u2014 Wellness and Condition Management\u2014 using our Wellness and Health Promotion Accreditation program as the foundation. The new program will assess vendors\u2019 ability to empower members to manage their own health across the risk continuum, accounting for risk factors and condition-specific needs. It will create a common quality framework for purchasers and vendors.<\/p>\n

The program\u2019s content was informed by robust customer and market engagement<\/a>\u2014which continues through our new learning collaborative<\/a>\u2014and reflects the increasing use of digital vendors by health plans, health systems and employers. It shifts from prescriptive requirements toward more flexible and transparent expectations, while still holding organizations accountable for quality, equity and measurable impact.<\/p>\n

The new program will include core standards and two modules: Health Assessment and Digitally Enabled Engagement. Organizations may participate in one or both modules. The updated standards will be released in July 2026, with an effective survey date on or after January 2027.<\/p>\n

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Proposed updates to the PCMH Recognition program aim to align standards with the changing market landscape, stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements, and to assist organizations in their pursuit of high-quality care.<\/p>\n

For surveys beginning January 1, 2027, NCQA proposes updates to three core criteria within the Care Management concept:<\/p>\n